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The SITA Council is a member-representative advisory body that addresses Member community interests. The Council has the role of representing and safeguarding the interests of the Membership in an advisory role.

The Council contributes to and advises on SITA’s portfolio of ATI products and solutions to the benefit of the ATI community. In support of SITA’s governance, the Council makes recommendations to the SITA Board on Membership matters and provides input and guidance on issues of importance to Members requiring General Assembly approval.

The Council also identifies and is a proponent of Member community initiatives and is involved in the design of SITA’s long-term business strategy, focusing on the portfolio.

The composition of the SITA Council

The Council is currently comprised of 17 Representatives from among the 10 Council GEO Groups.  The GEO Groups are:

  1. Middle East & North Africa
  2. North & Central America
  3. North Asia
  4. South Asia & Pacific
  5. Southern Europe
  6. Indian Subcontinent *
  7. Northern Europe
  8. South America & Caribbean
  9. Eastern Europe & Central Asia**
  10. Sub-Saharan Africa

* Includes India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

**Currently not represented

The Council President is the chair of Council meetings, supported by the Deputy President.

SITA Council President

SITA Council President

Adib Charif

Adib Charif, Middle East & North Africa Group (Middle East Airlines - Air Liban) - Council President

Adib brings over 27 years of executive leadership in the airline Information Technology and Strategic Planning

His core skills encompass delivery of multi-million automation projects, creating robust IT architectures and infrastructures

He also served as Chairman of the IT Committee in Arab Air Carriers Organization and is involved in a number of other professional associations

Current composition of the SITA Council

Adib Charif

Adib Charif

Representing the, Middle East & North Africa Group (Middle East Airlines - Air Liban) - Council President
Kamal Hingorani

Kamal Hingorani

Representing the, Indian Subcontinent Group (SpiceJet) - Deputy President
Daniel Colling

Daniel Colling

Representing the, Southern Europe Group (Luxair)
Riadh Della

Riadh Della

Representing the, Middle East & North Africa Group (Tunisair)
Sherine Fahmy

Sherine Fahmy

Representing the, Middle East & North Africa Group (Egyptair)
George Fanthome

George Fanthome

Representing the, Indian Subcontinent Group (BIAL)
Lawrence Fong

Lawrence Fong

Representing the, North Asia Group (Cathay Pacific)
Jenean Green

Jenean Green

Representing the, Sub-Saharan Africa Group (Airlink)
Jennifer Paine

Jennifer Paine

Representing the, North & Central America Group (Southwest Airlines)
David Pizzey

David Pizzey

Representing the, South Asia & Pacific Group (Qantas Airways )
Christian  Poeselt

Christian Poeselt

Representing the, Northern Europe Group (Lufthansa)
Aart Slagt

Aart Slagt

Representing the, Southern Europe Group (KLM)
Tzu Chieh Soo

Tzu Chieh Soo

Representing the, South Asia & Pacific Group (Singapore Airlines)
Getinet Tadesse

Getinet Tadesse

Representing the, Sub-Saharan Africa Group (Ethiopian Airlines)
Brant Venice

Brant Venice

Representing the, North & Central America Group (United Parcel Service)
Gary Walker

Gary Walker

Representing the, Northern Europe Group (Virgin Atlantic)

The Council has two standing Committees:

CP & DP Selection

The CP & DP Selection Committee considers candidates for the roles of the Council President and Deputy President for appointment by the Council.

  • Lawrence Fong - Chair
  • Sherine Fahmy
  • Jennifer Paine

Membership

The Membership Committee addresses membership policy and rules, as well as Member admissions, expulsions, and the transfer of shares between Members.

  • Brant Venice - Chair
  • Sherine Fahmy
  • Christian Poeselt
  • Getinet Tadesse